Monday, February 13, 2012

We get a very limited amount of sunlight through our windows because of the woods, but in the winter, when the trees are bare of their leaves, the sunlight streams in...

Much like this morning....it cast shadows over the lower terrace, and the iron garden set filtered its rays to create a lace pattern on the snow...

I had a million things I could be doing, but decided to stop and savour the moment...
One of those...stop and smell the roses kind of moment....

One of the things that will be a top priority in the renovation will be larger windows, so that we can experience more sunlight indoors and views of the garden and the surrounding woods will be maximized...

The sunlight filtering through the milk glass gave it a translucent quality...

Even the stopper on my olive oil bottle adopted an alabaster look....

Every little detail and relief was at an advantage...

Everything looks so much prettier with the sun shining on it...

Even this vintage bark cloth slipper chair in the kitchen looked softer....

It gave a gossamer quality to the organdy curtains in this window....
Sunlight in the winter is so different, I think it is the reflection from the snow that adds to its
particular beauty this time of year....

This whimsical vintage funnel was painted some time ago, but it's message is timeless...

....Gather ye rosebuds....

On a day like today, with the sun shining through the windows.....
moments to savour and record for another time....

Here you will find images and ideas that I find beautiful and inspirational. You will also be able to see our wedding design

work, as well as other projects associated with Acorn Lane, Vintage Living. I tend to favour a look of casual elegance, with gently worn furnishings accumulated over time, hand tied bouquets just picked from the garden, and always, comfort and attention to detail.

Inspiration....every day...

More inspiration...full blown garden roses.

Creil vintage china....Flora,Muguet.

Fleeting images of my garden...

Projects for idle hours.

About Me

Former owner of Acorn Lane Vintage Living, in Jordan Village, Ontario. Available for complete wedding floral design and venue preparation, visual merchandising and consulting for retail store fronts and product merchandising.Worked in the retail field since 1984, both in wholesale and retail. Developed a line of hand painted home furniture and accessories with a weathered, European vintage feel. Featured in Canadian House and Home, Country Gardens and HGTV as well as personal gardens featured in Great Gardens to Visit and The Gardener's Journal series.